Comparison

Solitaire Derby vs Royal Solitaire Tripeaks

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Solitaire Derby

Enjoy a relaxing TriPeaks card game with hundreds of unique levels and special cards. Complete levels across horse racing tracks, earn bonuses, and use strategy to join the Winner's Circle. Ideal for both new and experienced solitaire players.

Highlights
  • Hundreds of unique levels
  • Special cards and power-ups
  • Horse racing track progression
  • Strategy-based gameplay
  • Daily rewards and achievements
  • Challenge mode with trophies
Features
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Time to relax with the perfect TriPeaks game, Solitaire Derby! With hundreds of beautiful levels, unique card layouts, and amazing special cards, Solitaire Derby is the ideal choice for a relaxing experience. In classic TriPeaks fashion, gameplay is simply one card up or down - Solitaire Derby is super fun and very easy to play. Complete levels across a number of different horse racing tracks, as you use your solitaire skills to join the Winner’s Circle! Each level layout is unique - use strategy in deciding your next move. At the end of each track, claim your Sponsorship check as you earn increasing bonuses! Solitaire Derby is a must-download for both seasoned solitaire players and newcomers alike! FEATURES: • Win, place, or show within each level! • 500+ unique levels, each with a different layout. • Many beautiful, hand painted tracks (more each month). • Find bonus cards with awesome rewards! • Special powerups including silver horseshoes, golden horseshoes, and sprints. • Streaks award coin bonuses! • Earn achievements as you ride to victory! • Challenge mode to win Trophies and unlock Bonus Tracks! • Awesome track sponsorship rewards! • Daily login rewards as you level up your horse/jockey! • Play for FREE. No purchase necessary. Time to hit the track! Get 10,000 Coins on the house when you install! Download for FREE today. Subscription Details: With our Jockey Club subscription, you will enjoy Daily and Weekly rewards as well as an ad-free experience. Daily rewards include Coins. Weekly rewards include Golden Horseshoes, Rewinds, Plus 5s, and Sprints. You can choose from three subscription options: Weekly, Monthly, or Yearly. All three subscriptions offer the same benefits, but renew after the chosen time period. You will not be charged during your free trial period. When the free trial concludes, your subscription will start automatically, and you will be charged to your iTunes Account. Monthly and Yearly subscriptions will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews for the same price and duration period as the original package, unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage your subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal within your iTunes Account Settings anytime after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Terms & Conditions: http://tapinator.com/terms Privacy Policy: http://tapinator.com/privacy

About

Royal Solitaire Tripeaks

Combine classic card matching with home renovation. Solve solitaire puzzles to unlock decor options and transform rooms into personalized dream spaces. Enjoy thousands of levels and collect unique items, with offline play available.

Highlights
  • Solitaire puzzle gameplay
  • Home renovation and design
  • Unlock decor options
  • Thousands of levels
  • Offline play
  • Collectible items and rewards
Features
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Unleash Your Inner Designer! Dive into a unique blend of solitaire puzzles and home renovation! Every card match fuels your creativity: -​Renovate with Freedom: Transform old rooms into dream spaces! Solve solitaire puzzles to unlock ​3 decor options per task (furniture, wallpaper, flooring). Mix and match styles to create YOUR perfect design! -​Addictive Yet Relaxing: Enjoy 3000+ solitaire levels with increasing challenge. Each victory unlocks rare decor pieces and bonus coins! -Create Unique Spaces: Customize every detail—from vintage chic to modern minimalism. Save designs to your portfolio and share with friends! -Offline Play, Infinite Joy: No Wi-Fi? No problem! Play anytime on trains, flights, or cozy nights at home. -Collect & Achieve: Earn special cards for limited-edition furniture and complete albums to unlock secret rooms! New in v2.1: Seasonal Easter event! Match bunny cards to win pastel decor kits "Perfect for unwinding after work!" – Sarah, 4.8/5 "Finally, a game that rewards creativity!" – Tom, 5/5 Why players love us: -Daily challenges with exclusive rewards -Zero ads during gameplay -Pet-friendly furniture options (design a cat paradise! ) Feedback? We’re all ears! Help us improve: alwayshappygames2022@gmail.com

Screenshots

Solitaire Derby4 screens
Royal Solitaire Tripeaks4 screens

Verdict

The call

Solitaire Derby and Royal Solitaire Tripeaks both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 70% of Solitaire Derby's written reviews are positive against 33% of Royal Solitaire Tripeaks's. Solitaire Derby also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (1.6K vs 17). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Solitaire Derby sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Royal Solitaire Tripeaks sells 15 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Solitaire Derby against 4.8 for Royal Solitaire Tripeaks. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Solitaire Derby has 1.6K ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 70% of Solitaire Derby's written reviews are positive against 33% of Royal Solitaire Tripeaks's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Solitaire Derby ships an update every 2 weeks, Royal Solitaire Tripeaks monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Solitaire Derby versus Royal Solitaire Tripeaks: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSolitaire DerbyRoyal Solitaire Tripeaks
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (1.6K ratings)4.8 (17 ratings) — better
Positive reviews70.0% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings1.6K — better17
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.1 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size384 MB608 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperTapinator, Inc.Shenzhen Jingqi Hudong Technology Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

Solitaire Derby

All ratings1,617 ratings
Positive92.9%
Neutral4.6%
Negative2.4%
Written reviews20 reviews
Positive70.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative30.0%

Royal Solitaire Tripeaks

All ratings17 ratings
Positive94.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative5.9%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral33.3%
Negative33.3%

Bugs and requests

Solitaire Derby

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Crashes during gameplay
  • Freezing between levels

Requested features

2 requests
  • More levels/tracks
  • Improved instructions

Royal Solitaire Tripeaks

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

11 purchases

Solitaire Derby

Subscriptions2
  • Jockey Club3 Days trial$1.997 Days
  • Jockey Club$4.991 Month
One-time9
  • Starter Pack$1.99
  • Coins: Tiny Pack$1.99
  • Golden Horseshoes: Tiny Pack$1.99
Show 6 more
  • Promo Pack$2.99
  • Coins: Small Pack$4.99
  • Weekend Pack$4.99
  • Coins: Medium Pack$9.99
  • Super Pack$19.99
  • Mega Pack$39.99
15 purchases

Royal Solitaire Tripeaks

One-time15
  • gift_pack01$1.99
  • shop_coin01$1.99
  • Welcome Pack$1.99
Show 12 more
  • Rare Treasure$2.99
  • Island Treasure$2.99
  • Lucky Wheel$2.99
  • theme1_pack01$2.99
  • shop_coin02$4.99
  • Piggy Bank$4.99
  • lose_pack01$4.99
  • theme1_pack02$4.99
  • no_ads01$5.99
  • Elegant Treasure$6.99
  • theme1_pack03$6.99
  • theme1_pack04$7.99

Questions

Is Solitaire Derby free?
Solitaire Derby is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Royal Solitaire Tripeaks free?
Royal Solitaire Tripeaks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Solitaire Derby or Royal Solitaire Tripeaks?
Royal Solitaire Tripeaks is rated higher. Solitaire Derby averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while Royal Solitaire Tripeaks averages 4.8 from 17 ratings.
Do Solitaire Derby or Royal Solitaire Tripeaks have ads?
Royal Solitaire Tripeaks shows ads; Solitaire Derby does not.
Which is updated more often, Solitaire Derby or Royal Solitaire Tripeaks?
Solitaire Derby ships an update every 2 weeks, and Royal Solitaire Tripeaks monthly. Most recently, Solitaire Derby was updated on October 26, 2026 and Royal Solitaire Tripeaks on October 21, 2026.

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